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| Ballena Franco Austral, Southern Right Whale |
It is a sound born deep in the belly of the ocean. A low, slow moan emanating from the great depths, from the sacred home of these enormous creatures. It's melody is sad yet soothing, penetrating the soul and shaping the dreams of those lucky enough to be sleeping on the shores of their seas. Their song is like a meditation, the melodies almost hypnotizing; a giant singing bowl del mar. The mighty om of the ocean vibrates the core, breaching the surface of the waves, floating on the wind, dancing with the sands, swirling my mind as I drift peacefully to sleep...Ballena lullaby.
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| hiking in Peninsula Valdes |
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| camp |
Four days in marine animal paradise.
The honest beauty of these creatures in their daily activities is
overwhelming, but the exploitation of their playground is
embarrassing. The people pay hundreds and hundreds of pesos to gawk
at the whales from a boat, interrupting the picture perfect view from
our campsite where we sit silently in awe of their splendor. The
sound of gushing water announces their arrival- mother and baby
making their way across the bay, giant heads appearing from beneath
the turquoise water. Glorious beasts of the sea! What a beautiful
moment to witness here in the quiet of the desert dunes that fall
into the great blue of the Atlantic. What a treasure to be able to
share this habitat with you for a few days! I'm sorry for the boat loads of tourists that interrupt your belly flops in the undulating waves, scaring you away with their noisy motors. But thank you for
returning again when it is quiet and the sun is setting and it's
just you and me. I like to think that you know I'm here and that you
feel no threat from me, feel my energy, know that my heart is good. I
will pretend that the show you just gave of jumps and flops and tail
slaps was just for us because you know that we enjoyed it as just as
much as you. I wish you luck in your journey across the seas. May
you travel safe and may you return to this place without fear of
human interference. I will do my part to keep your oceans clean and
will forever carry these moments we have shared in my heart-- I will
share them with my family and friends and eventually with my children
and grandchildren and the story will always begin with “El Caaaanto
de laaaa Ballenaaaa”....
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| they love to float on their backs :) |
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| mother and baby, our neighbors in Punta Pardelas |
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| a shell collectors dream |
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isla escondida
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| harem of elephant seals, Isla Escondida |
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| the pups |
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| big daddy |
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| sonriendo :) |
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| man in charge |
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| Lola & lil Jerry |
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| i mean seriously, could you be any cuter??!! |
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| saying goodbye to our blubber loves |
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| penguin prints |
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| oh, well helloooo you! |
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| penguin love |
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| penguin poop! |
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| guanaco |
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| circle of life... |
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| Atlantico, you've never been more beautiful |
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| Punta Pyramides |
muy belisimo ! What a wonderful adventure !!! Jealous but proud ! Luv you tons !!!
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